1. Purpose
This policy defines the ethical principles and professional standards that govern all activities conducted by Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. It is designed to guide ethical decision-making, legal compliance, and personal integrity across our consulting, advisory, and capacity-building engagements. As an international firm, we uphold these principles in alignment with the highest global norms, regulatory frameworks, and industry expectations ensuring our operations reflect both moral responsibility and professional excellence.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all individuals representing Innovation Solutions MENA Inc., including employees, consultants, subcontractors, and affiliated personnel. It governs conduct across all projects, locations, and operational contexts—whether domestic or international, virtual or on-site.
All provisions of this policy are enforceable under the legal and regulatory frameworks of:
The United States, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Title 18 of the U.S. Code, and relevant sections of the USA PATRIOT Act
The State of Florida, including Florida Statutes §838.015, §112.313, and §760.10
Canada, including the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA), and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
The Arab League, including the Arab Charter on Human Rights (2004), the Arab League Anti-Corruption Agreement (2010), the Unified Arab Model Law to Combat Cybercrime, and directives from regional bodies such as the Arab Tourism Organization and ARADO
International bodies and donors, including the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the ILO Core Labour Standards, and the World Bank Group’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines, Sanctions Framework, and Environmental and Social Standards.
Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. primarily operates in the MENA region. Our work is focused on supporting clients and projects in Middle East and North Africa region and welling to work with all countries in Africa and Latin America. We maintain a strict policy of ethical neutrality and will not engage with any governments, organizations, or individuals accused of occupation, war crimes, corruption, or involvement in civil wars. We are committed to working exclusively with entities that respect international law, human rights, and the principles of peace-building.
Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. disassociates itself from any member's actions or statements that contravene national or international laws, even if such actions may be legal or accepted in the individual’s home country. This includes, but is not limited to, acts supporting or encouraging war crimes, financial crimes, or the spread of harmful, offensive, or unlawful opinions. Any individual associated with Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. who engages in such unlawful behavior will be held personally responsible, and the company will bear no liability for such actions.
All representatives of Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. are required to understand, respect, and comply with these legal frameworks as a condition of their affiliation with the company.Predict the future by creating it
3. Compliance with Laws and International Standards
Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. operates in full compliance with applicable local, national, and international laws, as well as donor regulations and sector-specific standards. All employees and representatives are required to familiarize themselves with and observe the legal frameworks of the countries in which they work, including but not limited to labor laws, taxation, immigration, and safety regulations.
Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. operates with unwavering commitment to the rule of law, institutional integrity, and full regulatory compliance. All team members are required to familiarize themselves with and adhere to the legal, contractual, and ethical frameworks applicable to the jurisdictions in which they operate, including national, sub-national, and donor-specific requirements.
As a U.S.-registered corporation based in Florida, we maintain full compliance with key American federal and state statutes, including: The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), The USA PATRIOT Act Florida Statutes governing corporate governance, public integrity, and professional conduct. We also uphold the following global and multilateral standards: The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises The ILO Core Labour Standards
World Bank Group (WBG) Anti-Corruption Guidelines, including the Sanctions Framework and Environmental and Social Framework (ESF)
Recognizing our strategic focus in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), we explicitly align our practices with the following Arab regional legal instruments and cooperative frameworks: The Arab League Anti-Corruption Agreement (2010) The Unified Arab Model Law to Combat Cyber-crime The Arab Charter on Human Rights (2004)
Binding resolutions or codes of conduct issued by entities such as the Arab Tourism Organization, Arab Administrative Development Organization (ARADO)
the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice and Interior. Our compliance also extends to Canadian law due to our leadership structure, particularly: The Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA) Canadian data protection and export control regulations, such as PIPEDA the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA)
In jurisdictions where legal sensitivities exist—whether involving restricted speech, symbols, or regulated expressions—employees must exercise heightened cultural awareness, restraint, and discretion. In cases of legal ambiguity or overlapping obligations, Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. will consult qualified legal counsel or relevant donor compliance units to determine the appropriate course of action.
Maintaining lawful, ethical, and culturally attuned operations is essential not only to our organizational integrity, but to our eligibility for donor funding and our credibility in high-stakes public and institutional partnerships. Violations of local or international legal standards may result in sanctions, blacklisting, disqualification from competitive bidding, or reputational harm.
4. Review and Amendments
This Business Ethics Policy is a dynamic governance document and is subject to formal review at least once annually, or more frequently as warranted by changes in applicable laws, international regulations, donor frameworks, client requirements, or internal risk assessments.
Amendments may be initiated by senior management and require formal approval by the executive leadership of Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. Prior to final adoption, feedback from staff and field personnel may be solicited to ensure that policy updates reflect operational realities, contextual challenges, and evolving sector expectations.
Once revised, all updates will be: Clearly communicated to all employees, consultants, subcontractors, and affiliated personnel Made available in the most current version, superseding previous editions Immediately binding as of the issuance date
All team members are individually responsible for familiarizing themselves with the most recent version of this policy. Questions, uncertainties, or requests for clarification must be raised with management in a timely manner. Failure to comply with updated provisions constitutes a breach of both professional ethics and contractual obligations and may result in disciplinary action or contract termination.
Where project agreements reference international donor frameworks—such as those of the World Bank Group (WBG), United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), or other multilaterals, those standards are incorporated by extension into this policy and are treated as binding upon project personnel.
Innovation Solutions MENA Inc. maintains active monitoring of U.S., Canadian, Arab League, and global regulatory developments to ensure alignment with the highest standards of ethical, legal, and professional conduct.